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Wachusett Mountain
Wachusett Mountain is a beautiful mountain located between the towns of Princeton and Westminster in Massachusetts. This is a unique area with sky rides and other fun activities. Mount Wachusett stands as an exceptional attraction within the central New England landscape, and is about 2006 feet height, which is the highest mountain in east Massachusetts. This mountain offers a breathtaking panorama, including view of Boston and the Skyline to the east. Name “Wachusett” came from Indian language that means “The Great Hill”. Wachusett Mountain, as it is known, has been a landmark ever since the central highlands of Massachusetts were first settled. For more than 70 years the ski trails running from its summit have also been a landmark, beckoning skiers (and now snowboarders) from most of the major cities and towns in the region. The region where is located this mountain is a picturesque one, because the mountain is surrounded from all sides by forest. This forest is a part of Old Growth Forest, from east of the Connecticut River in Massachusetts, with trees dating over 350 years old. This mountain is a State Reservation and offers a wealth of natural and recreational resources. The most precious attractions that visitors can find here it includes forests, ponds, streams, alpine meadows, fields, and even a perched bog.
Mount Wachusett is considered one of the most preferred places for winter activities. This mountain is a ski resort and has 22 trails serviced by 7 ski-lifts, including 2 high-speed chairlifts and 3 children-friendly magic carpet lifts and also has 2 Triple Chairlifts. Here come a lot of adventurous people that like hiking, nature study, hawk watching, picnicking, and skiing. Wachusett Mountain has 100% snow-making capacity. As well, Wachusett Mountain has night-skiing on most of its trails that gives people the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of ski slope at night. The best thing about these trails is that are accessible for all people of any age. Amidst these trails is a terrain park, and a racing venue. The two high-speed chairlifts (Minuteman and Polar Express) service the two main peaks. Two additional 3-person chairlifts (Monadnock and Vickery Bowl) service the remainder of the mountain. According to people that came here, this place is "good and easy," because it is: a good, fun, ski and snowboard mountain easy to get to from Boston and definitely from most cities in Massachusetts.
Because the area is very accessible and very well endowed with all the necessary equipment, the Wachusett Mountain was named as the best Large Alpine Patrol in the country. This place is the best place for tourists that come here for more than a day, because the region contains public areas, a cafeteria, The Black Diamond restaurant, hotels, and private suites, which are available for daily rental.
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It has a history of over 300 years.
Massachusetts is located in the New England.
This state is a part of the northeastern United States region and has an area of 10,555 square miles.
It is considered to be a really small state, but has a lot of things that really impress you and really needs to be visited.
A number of major museums and important historical sites are located in Massachusetts, and events and festivals throughout the year celebrate the state's history and heritage.
Besides anthropoid attractions here the nature also is very rich and some species a unique, that gives Massachusetts a particular charm.
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